University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Thomas Jefferson's Public Papers
Access a collection of Thomas Jefferson's Public Papers provided for by the University of Virginia. Content ranges from bills to "Observations on a Whale Fishery" to Opinions on French Treaties.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Duel: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides biographical information regarding Thomas Jefferson's political career (both nationally and in the state of Virginia), the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and his retirement at Monticello.
Other
Monticello Explorer: Thomas Jefferson
Provides excellent 3-D views of Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello. Explore the plantation, take a tour of the main house, and discover what Jefferson's life was like living there.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Thomas Jefferson
An extensive online biography of Thomas Jefferson written by Edward S. Ellis. Includes a search index, a large set of questions, special study ideas, and several essays on Jeffersonian topics.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
This easy-to-navigate site has Thomas Jefferson's biography, events in his life, an image gallery, several video clips.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson's Library
Resource showcases the holdings of Thomas Jefferson's personal library built around the themes of memory, reason, and imagination.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
This comprehensive resource takes you through the life of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE) before and after his presidency.
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Our Country: Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
PublicBookShelf.com provides brief information on Thomas Jefferson's presidency, including quotes on his policy.
Other
Libertyonline: Autobiography by Thomas Jefferson: French Revolution
This autobiographical site takes the writings of Jefferson and breaks them down into easy to read sections. Here you will find the section on the French Revolution.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson
The Library of Congress has compiled a site with a lot of information, pictures and actual documents about Thomas Jefferson.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Thomas Jefferson (Spanish)
A brief biography on Thomas Jefferson with pictures and links.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents Thomas Jefferson
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Jefferson's Presidency and the Turn of the Nineteenth Century
This Khan Academy resource provides notes for American History. "Jefferson's Presidency and the Turn of the Nineteenth Century" is explained on this resource.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 3. Thomas Jefferson
A consice biography of President Thomas Jefferson. Find details about the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidental politics.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Sphinx, Contradictions of Thomas Jefferson
This site includes links to several contradictions of Thomas Jefferson, including an essay by a prominent historian about the beliefs Jefferson espoused and his contradictory action in his life.
Other
Monticello: Brief Biography of Thomas Jefferson
Monticello.org provides a brief but detailed biography of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE), 3rd President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.
iCivics
I Civics: Thomas Jefferson Mini Lesson
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, but he played many political roles throughout our nation's history. His political life influenced the country in many ways, from the founding documents to the shape of our...
Other
Potus: Thomas Jefferson
Comprehensive facts about Thomas Jefferson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Other
Monticello: A Day in the Life of Thomas Jefferson
Experience a typical day at Monticello for the retired President Thomas Jefferson. This site provides links to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, a Jefferson biography, a timeline of Jefferson's life, and other related Jeffersonian related...
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Thomas Jefferson: First Secretary of State, 1790 1793
This site by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State offers information about Thomas Jefferson's role as the first Secretary of State to George Washington.
Other
Monticello: A Day in the Life of Thomas Jefferson
Discover citizen and U.S. President Thomas Jefferson's daily routine, habits, inventions, and the home that he designed for his Virginia plantation.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Grolier: Thomas Jefferson
A thorough biography of one of the founding fathers of America, Thomas Jefferson.
PBS
Pbs: Archive of Thomas Jefferson's Documents
A PBS website that contains Jefferson's views on political, religious, social, personal, and intellectual freedoms in the form of his original documents. Contains the Louisiana Purchase agreement. Tied to a larger site on a Jefferson...
PBS
Pbs: Thomas Jefferson, a Film by Ken Burns
At this site explore Jefferson's spirit of Enlightenment thinking. Follow journeys of photographers as they seek the meaning of "Pursuit of happiness." "Explore Jefferson's most important and controversial writings."